Freelance writer/analyst for Russia
Location: RU, MOW, 
Employment type: Contract
Industry: Internet
Function: Writing/Editing

Company profile:
The Advanced Interactive Media Group LLC - or short: AIM Grou - is a global consulting company specializing in classified advertising and interactive media. The company publishes the Classified Intelligence Report, which has been called the “bible of the classified advertising industry.” The AIM Group consults with its clients on revenue growth, best practices, and strategies and tactics for traditional and interactive-media publishers. It was founded in 1997 by Peter M. Zollman, and now has clients, writers and analysts throughout the world.

Job description:
The AIM Group is the world’s leading consultancy in the field of interactive media and classified advertising. Since more than 15 years we publish "Classified Intelligence Report", long considered “the bible of the classified advertising industry.” We care about job boards, automotive portals where used or new vehicles are being traded, real estate websites and general marketplaces where consumers sell used stuff to other consumers. Our business oriented publication keeps our global clients informed about everything relevant to their specific business.A writer / analyst for Classified Intelligence Report and the Advanced Interactive Media Group works part-time, on a freelance / contract basis, at his or her own pace. At the same time, however, we establish expectations of volume --- how many articles and briefs per month, for example --- and frequently assign research projects with specific deadlines.Most articles will be assigned by our regional directors or editorial director, although regular contributors often establish personal / regional “beats” and follow specific companies, trends or businesses. Companies we follow are typically involved in the business of digital marketplaces that involve , or provide the technology and tools for publishing. We also follow companies involved in social media; mobile publication of local advertising, “daily deals,” and more.In addition to reportage for #URL_ad5933cd4fc5b57fac2d0d3347227d21a8f9c38c62f44d646333f8223fb0bf32# / Classified Intelligence Report, we often use our writer / analysts to contribute to consulting projects that we have taken on for clients. Sometimes this research is published; sometimes it is proprietary.   

Requirements:
We're looking for someone who can help us cover the whole Russian market - analyzing established players as well as keeping us up to date with new newsworthy developments.Ideal candidates will have:          --- experience working in journalism, either print, broadcast or online, as reporters, editors, bloggers, etc.          --- an understanding of the business aspects of traditional and digital media          --- another part-time or full-time position, but have flexible availability to complete assignments from the AIM Group and Classified Intelligence Report as mutually agreed          --- a strong command of written and spoken English, and additional language(s) as appropriate to their markets          --- strong familiarity with digital media, including trends and structures

Benefits:
Working within a dedicated and enthusiastic virtual teamGaining experience in a field that is of high demandA regular income with reliable payment scheduleFor more information, visit #URL_ad5933cd4fc5b57fac2d0d3347227d21a8f9c38c62f44d646333f8223fb0bf32#, or e-mail Katja Riefler, EMEA director, or Peter M. Zollman, founding principal. In the body of your application email, include a cover letter, a resume or CV, and links to material you have written that is available online. Do NOT attach material to your email. That may put it into our spam folders.